THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE

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Savory chicken, fresh spinach, penne pasta, basil and creamy cheeses are baked together in this simple and fresh chicken dish. Serve with a salad and warm bread for an easy weeknight meal!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups penne pasta
1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup pasta sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 ounces Neufchatel cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta as directed on package and add spinach during the last minute of cooking time. Drain after cooking.
Cook and stir chicken and basil in a large skillet, sprayed with cook spray, on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Red Gold Diced Tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
Stir in Neufchatel cheese, pasta mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes and then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheese are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 821.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g